Different sources give her birth year as 1909 or 1906; the latter is adopted here subject to confirmation.
Her theme song, 'Sweet and Hot' from stage hit 'You Said It'.
In Roberta (1935) Ginger Rogers (taking over Lyda's stage role) accurately imitates Lyda.
Lyda appeared on two Al Jolson radio shows a few days before her death.
Sister of actress Manya Roberti.